Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Skittle Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Skittle Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Skittle Green
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Skittle Green
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Being in a small place like Skittle Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
What affects the price in Skittle Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Skittle Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in Skittle Green: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Princes Risborough School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Skittle Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Skittle Green. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in HP27 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green and the roads around them. Other places close to Skittle Green include Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Skittle Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Lions Of Bledlow pub, among other places. Skittle Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
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Skittle Green questions
Is Skittle Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Skittle Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Skittle Green?
Yes. Skittle Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Common roof problems in Skittle Green
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top